He sends messages from Regensburg 2c.
From the Cod. Gudian. Guelpherb. in Collect. BalIenst., Vol. I, p. 58 and in Corp. Ref., Vol. V, 33.
To the venerable man, distinguished by scholarship and virtue, Mr. Martin Luther, Doctor of Theology, the restorer of the pure doctrine of the Gospel, his extremely dear father.
Hail! Venerable Doctor, dearest Father! As I promised, I am sending the Regensburg letters, even though they contain only small beginnings of the event so far. I understand that at least there is still harmony between our people; God, the eternal Father of our Lord JEsu Christ, grant that it may be a lasting one. By the way
1) De Wette: "inhibit".
they indicate that silence reigns over Emperor Carl as well as over the Turkish affairs in Regensburg. Here, by God's grace, there is peace, both in the church and in the city. We have great desire for you, and wish that you will return safely and happily. I had also received small sheets about the ridiculous ceremonies at the announcement of the Concilium, but I gave them to Boniceus, the chamberlain of the most illustrious prince, who happened to be present. I wish I had kept them for you, just so that they would excite your laughter. Be well and be happy. On the 8th day of February 1546.
No. 3307.
To Prince Georg zu Anhalt.
Luther sends back a paper sent to him with his marginal notes, and comments on the increasing immorality.
Handwritten in Aurifaber, Vol. III, p. 473. Printed in Schütze, Vol. I, p. 380 and in De Wette, Vol. V, p. 788.
To the most reverend and illustrious Prince and Lord, Lord George, Bishop of the Church of Merseburg and Provost of the Church of Magdeburg, Princes of Anhalt, Counts of Ascanien, Lord of Bernburg, the most illustrious and illustrious Lord.
Grace and peace. Reverend Father in Christ and noble Prince! I have recorded my opinion in the margins, as briefly as I was able, and I am ready for more at another time and when I have more leisure, although with E. F. G.'s high intellect, more is not necessary. Certainly, one has to counteract the ailments into which the heedless and licentious people plunge themselves, as if one had to live without all laws, lest what happened, as Moses writes, before the flood, should finally happen, namely, they took as wives whom they wished, even sisters, mothers and those who had been stolen from their husbands. And I hear that there are certainly many similar examples going on in secret. God forbid that they should not rule publicly, as was seen in Herod and the kings of Egypt. The king of England was an unholy husband, therefore his example shall always be exemplified.
Letters from the year 1546. No. 3307. 3308. 3309.
because, even though he was dispensed with, conscience always retained the upper hand over the dispensation, since people bring about an evil conscience without any need, which in itself gives us enough trouble, even in things that are well-intentioned. But more at another time, God willing. In Him, His Serene Highness is quite well. February 10, 1546.
E. F. Serene Highness devoted Martin Luther, D.
No. 3308.